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Yukon firefighters deployed to British Columbia to support challenging wildfire response
The Government of Yukon has sent 40 wildland firefighters and four supervisory staff to support British Columbia’s ongoing wildfire response.
Canada and the Yukon invest in more reliable and efficient energy generation in Dawson City
Dawson City reduces carbon footprint and increases electricity capacity with solar power project.
Investing in a new Elders complex in Old Crow, Yukon
New assisted-living complex for Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Elders.
Whitehorse residents to benefit from improved community infrastructure
Infrastructure projects provide public transit, storm water and recreation benefits for Whitehorse residents.
Residents of the Yukon to benefit from improvements to community infrastructure
Yukon residents to benefit from improvements to community infrastructure.
Minimum wage increasing to $15.20 per hour on August 1
Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $15.20 an hour on August 1, 2021.
Supporting communities across the Yukon
The federal Canada Community-Building Fund provides reliable funding for projects that improve the quality of life for Yukoners.
Yukon municipalities improve recreational facilities with Canada Community-Building Fund
Five Yukon municipalities improve recreational facilities across the territory.
Update on August 1 increase to minimum wage
Government provides update on commitment to raise minimum wage to $15.20 an hour on August 1, 2021.
Yukon air tanker group takes off for British Columbia to fight wildfires
The Yukon is sending an air tanker group south to help British Columbia fight wildfires.
